The Big interview: Matt Healy - Try-hungry flyer on the prowl for magical end to season
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWhen Keith Earls was classed as 'doubtful' before Ireland's Six Nations clash with France last week, many rugby fans and pundits alike believed Connacht winger Matt Healy deserved the call-up.
Leigh Halfpenny gives Wales priceless lowdown on France for Six Nations
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Injured full-back joins Wales camp as part of rehab from Toulon• ‘The knowledge he can share about French mindset is invaluable’Leigh Halfpenny will not be able to play for Wales in the Six Nations...
Yoann Maestri only warned for this off the ball shoulder on Johnny Sexton
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSecond rower Yoann Maestri was issued with a Citing Commissioner warning following this off the ball bump on Johnny Sexton during France's 10-9 victory over Ireland in Paris on Saturday. Sexton played...
Tommy O'Donnell and Donnacha Ryan return to Munster starting XV for Glasgow clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAfter making 20 tackles in the defeat to France last weekend, Tommy O'Donnell has been recalled to Munster's starting XV for their clash with the Glasgow Warriors tomorrow evening (kick-off 7.35pm, Rugby...
From Narbonne to Perpignan: An alternative Six Nations weekend
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldJoy of Six: France Women celebrate their victory over Ireland in Perpignan. Photo: Getty ImagesBy Kate Rowan It only takes two words: Six Nations. As well as conjuring images of red, white, green and …Continue...
Ireland boosted by Healy's new deal
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsCian Healy has yet to feature in this year's RBS 6 Nations as he returns to full fitness but the prop has been boosted this week by the new deal he has signed with the IRFU.
Official Six Nations statisticians name five Irish players in team of the week
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIn the immediate aftermath, it seemed nigh on impossible to garner any positives from Ireland’s 10-9 loss to France, yet the number crunchers have taken a wholly different view.
Trinh-Duc gets French call-up
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: Flyhalf Francois Trinh-Duc is back in France's Six Nations squad for the match against Wales in Cardiff after a lengthy absence.
Charteris an injury doubt for France clash
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWales lock Luke Charteris could be a doubt for the RBS 6 Nations match against France in Cardiff on 26 February.
